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RULES  AND  REGULATIONS 


OF  THE 

BROOKLYN.  FLATBUSH&  cop  ISLjlND 

R A I L WA Y, 

TAKIlSra-  EFFECT  MAY  30th,  1883. 


ROBERT  WHITE,  Gen’l  Sup’t. 


BROOKLYN : 

Eagle  Book  and  Job  Printing  Department. 


1883. 


liULES  AND  REGULATIONS. 


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^ l^OTE.— Employees  in  dealing  witli  the  patrons  of 
this  Company  will  bear  in  mind  that  politeness  costs 
^ nothing,  and  is  a qualification  required  by  this  Com- 
^ pany.  Strict  propriety  of  conduct  and  the  avoidance 
l^^of  profane  and  obscene  language  in  the  presence  of 
I passengers,  and  in  the  transaction  of  business  with 
’ others  and  with  each  other,  are  required  at  all  times. 


GENERAL  RULES. 

I.  The  safety  of  passengers  and  trains  is  of  the  first  import- 
• ance,  and  all  operations  of  repairing  or  working  the  road  must 
■ be  subservient  thereto  ; to  this,  with  the  regularity  and  punctu- 
ality of  the  trains,  and  comfort  and  convenience  of  the  passen- 
gers,  all  work  must  be  entirely  subordinate. 

^ 2.  No  employee  while  on  duty  will  be  permitted  to  smoke  or 

_ use  ardent  spirits.  Any  person  known  to  be  in  the  habitual  use 
• of  intoxicating  liquors  will  not  be  retained  in  the  service  of  the 
A Company. 

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3-  Employees  will  not  be  allowed  to  absent  themselves  from 
their  duties  without  proper  permission  from  their  immediate  su- 
periors. 

4.  Ignorance  in  regard  to  rules  will  not  be  accepted  as  an 
excuse  for  neglect  or  omission  of  duty.  If  not  supplied  with 
rules  and  regulations,  employees  must  apply  for  them  to  the 
head  of  their  department.  If  in  doubt  in  regard  to  the  mean- 
ing of  any  rule,  regulation,  order  or  special  direction,  they  must 
take  immediate  steps  to  obtain  full  explanation  from  the  proper 
source. 

5.  All  Engineers  and  Conductors  must  see  that  their  Firemen 
and  Brakemen  are  supplied  with  a copy  of  the  time-table  and 
rules,  and  that  they  study  the  rules  and  regulations  carefully. 

6.  Employees  of  every  grade  will  be  considered  in  the  line  of 
promotion  dependent  upon  the  faithful  discharge  of  duty  as 
qualifications  and  capacity  for  assuming  increased  responsi- 
bilities. 

7.  Employees  must  always  remember  that  in  accepting  office 
or  position  in  the  service  of  the  Company,  they  are  bound  there- 
by to  obey  strictly  the  rules  and  regulations  issued  by  their  su- 
perior officers. 

8.  The  compensation  of  persons  in  the  employ  of  the  Com- 
pany covers  all  risk  or  liability  to  accidents,  and  if  disabled  no 
claim  for  compensation  is  recognized.  Allowances,  when  any 
are  made,  will  only  be  gratuities,  in  appreciation  of  deserving 
conduct. 

9.  No  train  or  engine  will  be  allowed  to  pass  over  the  road 
without  authority  from  the  Superintendent. 

10.  Trains  going  in  either  direction  will  invariably  use  the 
right-hand  track.  Should  the  right-hand  track,  from  any  cause, 
become  obstructed  so  it  becomes  necessary  to  use  the  left-hand 


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track,  it  must  not  be  done  under  any  circumstances  without  an 
order,  in  writing,  from  the  Superintendent,  addressed  to  the 
Conductor  and  Engineer  of  the  said  train. 

11.  No  train  or  engine  must  follow  any  other  train  or  engine 
until  five  minutes  after  the  departure  of  said  train  or  engine, 
and  must  run  one  mile  in  the  rear,  except  when  approaching 
stations,  when  great  care  must  be  used.  No  excuse  as  to  being 
deceived  as  to  distance  will  be  received. 

12.  Should  the  track  be  obstructed  by  an  accident  to  train  or 
from  any  other  cause,  a Flagman  must  be  dispatched  at  once  to 
the  rear  with  danger  signals  at  least  one-half  mile,  and  if 
on  a heavy  descending  grade,  three-quarters  of  a mile. 
They  must  not  .be  recalled  if  another  train  is  due,  and  in  no 
case  without  placing  two  torpedoes  on  the  rail.  The  Conduc- 
tor and  Brakeman  of  the  train  will  be  held  responsible  for  the 
prompt  execution  of  this  regulation. 

13.  All  working  or  irregular  trains  when  at  a stand  on  the 
main  track,  whether  trains  are  expected  or  not,  must  be  pro- 
tected both  front  and  rear  by  signals. 

14.  No  train  or  engine  will  carry  a flag  for  a following  train 
without  an  order  from  the  Superintendent,  in  writing. 

15.  No  road  or  street  crossing  must  be  blocked  to  exceed  five 
minutes. 

16.  Reading  newspapers  or  periodicals  by  switchmen,  flag- 
men or  trainmen  while  on  duty  is  prohibited. 

17.  All  articles  left  by  passengers  in  the  cars,  if  found  by  em- 
ployees, must  be  taken  to  the  Superintendent’s  office  for  identi- 
fication. 

. 18.  Conductors  and  Engineers  must  in  all  cases  of  accident 
to  their  trains  or  engines,  and  in  all  cases  where  persons  or 
animals  are  injured  by  their  train,  make  a full  report  of  the 


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same  on  their  regular  blank  forms  furnished  for  the  purpose. 
Such  reports  must  be  sent  to  the  Superintendent’s  office  prompt- 

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ig.  The  backing  of  cars  is  objectionable,  and  must,  as  far  as 
practicable,  be  avoided.  In  cases  of  work  trains  and  other 
similar  instances  where  it  is  absolutely  necessary  to  back,  the 
utmost  caution  must  be  used,  and  the  speed  must  not  exceed  six 
miles  per  hour.  All  work  hands  must  be  on  the  car  next  to 
the  engine,  and  the  Conductor  on  the  further  car  ready  to  signal 
the  Engineer,  who  must  be  constantly  on  the  lookout. 

20.  Whenever  a switch  is  opened  for  any  purpose,  the  per- 
son opening  such  switch  must  remain  by  it  until  the  train  or  en- 
gine shall  have  passed  in  or  out,  and  close  and  lock  it,  and  must 
not  leave  it  open  under  any  circumstances  to  attend  to  other 
duties.  Conductors  of  trains  will  be  held  to  a strict  account- 
ability for  any  violation  of  this  order. 

21.  At  Bedford  Station  preference  will  be  given  to  through 
trains  from  Long  Island  City,  and  such  through  trains  will  have 
the  right  of  way  ; but  in  case  of  through  express  trains  from 
Long  Island  City  being  late,  other  trains  must  not  be  held,  but 
proceed  on  regular  time. 

22.  In  case  through  trains  from  Long  Island  City  are  late 
and  other  trains  are  sent  out  ahead  of  them,  the  through  train 
on  reaching  Bedford  must  be  notified  by  Dispatcher  at  what 
time  the  preceding  train  left. 

23.  The  Dispatcher  at  Bedford  will  start  the  trains,  and  his 
orders  must  be  implicitly  and  promptly  obeyed. 

24.  All  trains  of  the  Long  Island  Railroad  Company  must 
be  treated  the  same  as  trains  belonging  to  the  Brooklyn,  Flat- 
bush  & Coney  Island  Railway  Company  while  on  the  tracks  of 
this  Company,  under  all  circumstances. 

25.  Engineers  and  trainmen  will  be  governed  by  the  rules  and 


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regulations  of  the  Long  Island  Railroad  Company  when  using 
that  Company’s  tracks  between  Bedford  and  Flatbush  avenues, 
and  including  the  yard  at  the  last  named  place. 

26.  All  trains  or  engines  of  the  Long  Island  Railroad  Com- 
pany between  Bedford  and  Brighton  Beach  will  display  on  the 
front  end  of  engine  a blue  flag  by  day  and  a blue  light  by  night, 
to  distinguish  them  from  the  trains  of  this  Company  ; and  on 
the  approach  of  such  trains  the  proper  tracks  must  be  given 
them  wdthout  delay,  except  as  per  Rule  21. 

27.  All  engines  of  the  Brooklyn,  Flatbush  & Coney  Island 
Railroad  Company  will  carry  a blue  light  at  night  and  a blue 
flag  by  day,  when  running  between  Bedford  and  Flatbush  ave- 
nue. Such  blue  signal  must  not  be  shown  on  trains  approach- 
ing Flatbush  avenue  until  the  engine  has  entered  on  the  tracks 
of  the  Long  Island  Railroad  Company. 


SIGNALS. 

2S.  Red  is  the  signal  of  danger  ; 

2g.  Green,  of  caution  ; 

30.  White,  of  safety  ; 

31.  The  explosion  of  a torpedo  is  the  extra  danger  signal ; 

32.  Every  train  or  engine  running  at  night  must  show  a 
headlight  and  two  red  lights  in  the  rear. 

33.  Red  flags  or  red  lights  must  not  be  used  as  signals  of 
caution,  but  always  of  danger. 

34.  A light  or  other  signal  swung  violently,  must  be  recog- 
nized as  signals  of  danger,  and  the  train  or  engine  must  be 
stopped  at  once  to  ascertain  the  cause  of  such  signal  being 
given. 

35.  A signal  is  placed  on  the  right  hand  of  the  north  bound 
track,  two  thousand  (2,000)  feet  south  of  Prospect  Park  Station, 


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which  will  be  turned  red  against  approaching  north  bound  trains 
until  the  track  is  known  to  be  clear  two  thousand  (2,000)  feet 
north  of  Prospect  Park  Station,  and  under  no  circumstances 
must  the  signal  red  be  passed.  When  the  the  track  is  known 
to  be  clear  as  above  stated,  the  red  will  be  replaced  with  a white 
signal,  which  will  allow  trains  to  proceed. 

36.  The  same  signal  as  last  described  is  placed  two  thousand 
(2,000)  feet  north  of  Prospect  Park  Station,  at  the  right  of  the 
south  bound  track,  and  will  be  turned  red  against  approaching 
south  bound  trains  until  the  track  is  known  to  be  clear  two 
thousand  (2,000)  feet  south  of  Prospect  Park  Station,  and 
under  no  circumstances  must  the  signal  be  passed  until  the  red 
is  replaced  by  a white  signal,  which  will  only  be  done  when  the 
track  is  known  to  be  clear  as  above  stated. 


STEAM  WHISTLE  SIGNALS. 

37.  One  prolonged  blast  of  the  whistle  is  the  alarm  on  ap- 
proaching a station  ; 

38.  One  short  blast  of  the  whistle  when  running  is  the  signal 

to  apply  brakes  ; * 

39.  Two  blasts,  to  loosen  them  ; 

40.  Three,  back  the  train  ; 

41.  Four  blasts,  to  call  in  flagman,  or  for  a switch  to  be 
changed  ; 

42.  Two  blasts  of  the  whistle,  followed  immediately  by  two 
short  quick  blasts,  is  the  signal  for  road  crossing. 


LAMP  SIGNALS. 

43.  A lamp  raised  and  lowered  vertically  means  stop  ; 

44.  Swung  across  the  track,  back  train  j 

45.  Swung  over  the  head  in  a circle,  go  ahead. 


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HAND  OR  DAY  SIGNALS. 

46.  Go  Ahead. — Throw  one  or  both  hands  from  the  breast 
outward. 

47.  Stop. — Raise  and  lower  the  hand  with  the  arm  extended 
at  full  length. 

48.  A red  flag  by  day  or  a red  light  by  night  are  signals  of 
danger,  and  when  displayed,  trains  or  engines  must  be  stopped 
at  once. 

49.  Back. — A beckoning  motion  describing  a half  circle 
over  the  head. 


GONG  SIGNALS. 

50.  One  tap  of  the  gong  when  train  is  standing  signifies 
go  ahead. 

51.  Two  taps  when  train  is  in  motion  signifies  stop  at  once. 

52.  Thvee  taps  when  train  is  standing  signifies  back. 

53.  Thvee  taps  when  train  is  in  motion,  stop  at  next  sta- 
tion. 

54.  One  tap  when  train  is  in  motion  indicates  a portion  of 
the  train  has  become  detached. 


FLAGMEN. 

55,  Flagmen  at  street  crossings  must  stand  in  the  middle  of 
the  street  on  approach  of  all  trains  or  engines,  and  wave  a white 
flag  by  day  or  a white  lamp  by  night  to  show  the  crossing  is  clear 
and  stop  persons  or  animals  from  crossing. 

56.  In  case  one  train  has  stopped  at  the  station  at  Sheeps- 
head  Bay  and  Gravesend,  and  the  train  going  in  opposite  direc- 
tion passes  while  passengers  are  being  discharged  from  the 


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standing  train,  they  must  be  on  the  side  of  the  approaching 
train  and  see  that  passengers  do  not  get  off  on  the  side  of  the 
approaching  train. 

57.  In  case  of  an  obstruction  of  the  track,  flagmen  will  at 
once  put  out  a red  signal  and  stop  approaching  trains. 

58.  Flagmen  must  remain  at  their  posts  during  the  prescribed 
hours  of  day  and  night ; any  deviation  will  result  in  immediate 
dismissal. 

59.  Flagman  at  Sheepshead  Bay  will  display,  in  the  box  pro- 
vided for  the  purpose  at  the  right-hand  side  of  the  track,  a red 
flag  by  day  and  a red  lamp  by  night  hnmediately  after  the  pas- 
sage of  each  train,  either  north  or  south,  and  will  hold  the  same 
against  any  following  train  until  five  minutes  have  elapsed,  and 
will  then  take  down  the  red  signal  and  replace  it  with  a white 
signal,  which  will  allow  trains  to  proceed. 

60.  Flagmen  at  Waverly  avenue  will,  immediately  after  the 
passage  of  each  train  north,  display  a red  flag  by  day  and  a red 
light  at  night  in  the  box  placed  for  the  purpose,  on  right-hand 
of  north  bound  track,  and  will  hold  the  same  against  any  follow- 
ing train  until  five  (5)  minutes  have  elapsed,  and  will  then  take 
down  the  red  and  replace  it  with  a white  signal,  which  will  al- 
low trains  to  proceed. 


CONDUCTORS. 

61.  Conductors  will  report  in  full  the  causes  of  any  delay  or 
detentions,  and  any  neglect  of  duty  on  the  part  of  any  employee 
to  the  Superintendent.  They  will  be  responsible  for  the  good 
conduct  of  the  train  hands  and  for  the  proper  care  of  goods  and 
property  entrusted  to  them,  and  for  the  closing  and  locking 
switches  used  by  them,  except  where  a regular  switchman  is  em- 
ployed for  the  purpose. 


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62.  When  nearing  a station,  Conductors  will  have  its  name 
distinctly  announced  ; they  will  be  on  the  platform  of  the  for- 
ward car  so  that  they  may  promptly  get  out  and  direct  the  pas- 
sengers where  to  find  seats.  Should  it  from  any  cause  become 
necessary  to  back  a train,  the  Conductor  must  be  on  the  rear 
end  of  the  last  car  with  the  bell-rope  in  his  hand. 

63.  Conductors  will  see  that  everything  connected  with  their 
respective  trains  is  in  perfect  order  before  starting  the  train  ; 
that  the  train  is  properly  supplied  with  lamps  both  red  and 
white,  and  that  the  cars  are  properly  lighted  when  running  at 
night.  In  case  of  stopping  between  stations  or  at  stations  be- 
yond their  regular  time,  they  will  at  once  see  that  their  trains 
are  properly  protected,  as  per  Rule  12. 

64.  While  the  train  is  in  motion  one  man  must  invariably  re- 
main on  the  rear  car  of  the  train,  and  if  by  any  means  the  train 
becomes  separated,  the  rear  part  must  be  brought  to  a stop  at 
once,  and  the  forward  part  notified  by  signal  of  the  position  of 
that  part  of  the  train. 

65.  Conductors  will  be  in  attendance  and  see  that  passengers 
are  properly  provided  with  seats.  They  will  closely  guard  the 
property  of  the  Company  in  their  charge,  and  see  that  none  of 
it  is  wantonly  injured.  They  will  use  all  diligence  in  conduct- 
ing their  trains,  having  a due  regard  for  the  comfort  and  safety 
of  passengers. 

66.  At  least  two  red  lights,  three  white  lights  and  two  red 
flags  must  accompany  each  train,  and  the  Conductor  will  see 
that  the  Brakemen  have  them  in  proper  shape  for  use.  They 
will  also  see  that  Brakemen  attend  to  their  duties  properly,  keep 
themselves  clean  and  tidy,  and  civil  and  polite  to  passengers, 
that  they  look  after  the  trucks  of  the  cars  while  on  the  road,  and 
attend  to  helping  passengers  off  and  on  at  stations. 

67.  All  trains  must  be  run  as  near  as  possible  to  time-table 
time,  but  under  no  circumstance  must  they  be  run  ahead  of  time. 


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68.  No  train  must  be  started  without  a signal  from  its  Con- 
ductor ; and  Conductors  must  not  give  the  signal  until  they 
know  that  the  train  is  properly  coupled,  and  passengers  are  not 
in  a position  to  be  injured  thereby. 

69.  Conductors  must  see  that  two  red  lights  are  carried  on 
the  rear  platform  of  the  rear  car  of  all  trains  running  at  night. 
At  least  one  red  light  must  be  displayed  on  the  rear  end  of  a 
train  or  engine  when  standing  on  the  track  at  night. 


ENGINEERS. 

70.  Engineers  will  run  the  train  with  as  uniform  speed  as 
possible,  and  use  the  time  specified  in  the  time-table  between 
stations  as  nearly  as  they  can.  They  will  approach  all  main 
stations  and  pass  rough  places  in  the  track  with  great  caution, 
and  with  train  well  under  control.  In  backing  up  a traii^  to 
couple  cars  together,  they  will  do  so  with  extra  care,  and  very 
slowly.  They  will  watch  closely  for  signals  of  danger  and 
earnestly  regard  any  signal  given. 

71.  All  Engineers  are  required  to  be  on  their  engines  while 
in  motion,  and  no  engine  will  be  suffered  to  leave  an  engine 
house  except  in  charge  of  the  Engineer,  unless  specially  author- 
ized to  the  contrary.  They  must  also  put  their  engines  up  be- 
fore leaving  them. 

72.  At  yards,  stations,  and  in  towns,  use  the  bell  when  it  can 
be  done,  and  the  whistle,  so  as  to  cause  as  little  annoyance  as 
possible. 

73.  Engineers  will  allow  no  person  to  ride  upon  the  engine 
except  the  Conductor  of  the  train  or  a superior  officer  of  the 
Company,  without  permission  from  a superior  officer,  in  writ- 
ing. 

74.  Engineers  will  use  the  whistle  approaching  road  cross- 
ings, as  provided  in  Rule  42  ; and  as  an  additional  warning 
will  cause  the  bell  to  be  rung  until  the  engine  occupies  the 
crossing. 


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75-  While  Conductors  are  responsible  for  the  movement  of 
trains,  the  Engineers  are  not  required  to  comply  with  any  orders 
from  the  Conductors  which  conflict  with  these  regulations,  or 
which  would  place  their  trains  in  danger.  In  all  cases  of  such 
non-compliance  they  must  report  the  same  to  the  Superinten- 
dent, with  the  reason  thereof. 

76.  No  time  must  be  wasted  at  stations,  except  so  much  as 
is  absolutely  needed  to  land  and  receive  passengers.  Engineers 
must  so  regulate  their  speed  that  there  must  be  no  waiting  for 
time  at  stations. 

77.  Engineers  must  avoid  killing  stock  ; stO[}  the  train 
if  necessary  to  avoid  killing  stock.  The  constant  blowing  of 
the  whistle  impairs  its  use  as  a danger  signal,  and  it  must  be 
used  only  in  cases  of  necessity. 

78.  Engineers  must  be  in  readiness  to  start  their  trains  on  the 
instant  of  getting  signal. 


BRAKEMEN. 

79.  Brakemen  must  connect  the  bell-cord  with  the  engine  and 
through  the  train  to  the  rear  platform  of  the  last  car  before 
time  of  starting  train  ; this  cord  must  be  fastened  until  the  train 
reaches  its  destination. 

80.  Brakemen  must  be  prepared  on  approaching  stations  to 
apply  the  brakes,  if  by  any  means  the  power  brakes  have  be- 
come detached  or  defective.  They  must  see  that  the  brake  con- 
nections between  the  engine  and  train  gre  properly  made  be- 
fore time  for  starting  the  train.  They  will  be  under  the  orders 
of  the  Conductor,  and  will  yield  willing  obedience  to  his  orders. 

TRACK  REPAIRS. 

81.  Foremen  of  track  repairs  will  pass  over  and  examine  their 
sections  daily,  should  the  track  be  obstructed  or  any  portion  of 


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it  dangerous.  Signals  of  danger  must  be  set  out  a sufficient 
distance  each  way  from  the  dangerous*portion,  to  insure  safety 
to  approaching  trains  ; and  in  foggy  or  stormy  weather,  as  an 
additional  safeguard,  two  torpedoes  must  be  placed  on  the 
track.  Whenever  it  is  thought  necessary  the  train  should  run 
slow  without  absolutely  stopping,  use  the  green  signal  to  cau- 
tion the  Engineer. 

82.  No  loose  plank  or  other  material  must  be  left  within  five 
feet  of  the  rails.  Ballast  must  be  leveled  and  wheeling  plank 
spiked.  If  anything  is  piled  near  the  track  it  must  be  at  least 
six  feet  from  the  rail. 

83.  Foremen  must  at  all  times  have  Danger  Signals  in  readi- 
ness for  use,  and  expect  irregular  trains  at  all  times. 

84.  Foremen  must  at  all  times  see  that  the  Telegraph  wires 
are  up  and  in  order,  and  render  any  necessary  assistance  in  re- 
pairing the  line  in  case  it  is  broken,  and  will  at  once  report  to 
the  Superintendent  where  the  break  occurred. 


RULES  FOR  TELEGRAPH  OPERATORS. 

85.  Each  office  at  which  there  is  but  one  Operator  employed, 
must  be  opened  every  day,  by  or  before  7 A.  M.,  and  must  not 
be  closed,  except  by  permission,  before  ii  P.  M. 

86.  Operators  must  not  absent  themselves  from  duty  during 
office  hours  without  first  obtaining  permission  from  the  Super- 
intendent. 

87.  Conversation  over  the  wires  upon  matters  not  pertaining 
to  the  business  of  the  Company  is  prohibited. 

88.  Operators  when  relieving  each  other  must  transfer  all 
unfinished  business  to  the  Operator  taking  charge  of  the  office. 

89.  Telegraph  offices  must  be  kept  strictly  private,  and  no  one 
allowed  access  to  them  except  officers  and  employees  whose  pres- 


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ence  may  be  actually  necessary  for  the  transaction  of  business. 
Operators  not  in  the  employ  of  the  Company  must  not  be  allowed 
to  use  the  wires,  unless  by  consent  of  the  Superintendent  or 
Train  Dispatcher. 

90.  Operators  must  not  exchange  places  with  each  other,  or 
leave  their  stations  when  on  duty  without  the  permission  of  the 
Superintendent  or  Train  Dispatcher. 

91.  When  Operators  are  permitted  to  leave  their  offices  in 
charge  of  others,  they  must  see  that  their  substitutes  are  thor- 
oughly acquainted  with  the  duties  of  the  office,  management  of 
the  switch-board,  instruments,  battery,  etc. 

92.  All  printed  or  written  circulars  and  “ 23  ” messages  must 
be  preserved  carefully  for  reference  ; and  whenever  an  Operator 
is  relieved  from  duty  he  must  take  his  successor’s  receipt  for  all 
the  Company’s  property  left  in  his  charge,  and  forward  it 
promptly  to  the  General  Superintendent. 

93.  In  case  of  any  trouble  on  the  line.  Operators  must  make 
diligent  inquiry  for  its  whereabouts  and  report  to  the  track  re- 
pairers and  Superintendent. 

94.  The  use  of  ground  wires,  except  under  extraordinary 
circumstances,  is  strictly  prohibited. 

95.  Operators  must  regard  all  business  sent  over  the  lines  as 
strictly  confidential,  and  in  no  instance  divulge  any  part  or  parts 
thereof  to  any  one,  except  that  the  business  relating  to  the  im- 
mediate operation  of  the  Train  Department  may  be  shown  to 
the  officers  and  employees  of  that  department  when  the  service 
demands  it.  Train  reports  must  only  be  furnished  to  the  offi- 
cers and  employees  of  the  Company. 

96.  The  telegraph  must  be  used  only  for  urgent  and  import- 
ant business  which  cannot  be  properly  transacted  by  letter.  An 
improper  use  of  the  wire  for  unimportant  business  will  result  in 
the  cost  of  messages  being  charged  to  the  sender. 


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97-  Operators  must  not  allow  students  to  practice  on  the  line 
without  permission  from  the  General  Superintendent. 

98.  When  trains  are  due,  or  standing  at  the  station,  the  Op- 
erator must  be  in  his  office  and  not  on  the  platform,  unless 
business  actually  requires  his  presence  there. 

99.  Operators  must  keep  red  signals  at  hand  at  all  times 
ready  for  immediate  use,  and  at  night,  a red  lantern  must  be 
kept  burning  and  in  good  order  while  the  office  is  open. 

100.  Dispatcher  and  Yardmaster  at  Bedford  must  be  notified 
immediately  of  the  departure  of  each  train  from  Brighton 
Beach,  giving  destination  of  trains  and  number  of  cars.  Dis- 
patcher at  Brighton  Beach  must  be  notified  immediately  of  the 
departure  of  each  train  from  Bedford  for  Brighton  Beach,  giv- 
ing number  of  cars  and  what  train. 

1^;^^  It  is  expected  that  all  the  employees  of  the  Company 
will  yield  willing  obedience  to  these  rules,  as  all  are  strictly  en- 
joined to  be  governed  by  them  in  the  performance  of  their  sev- 
eral duties. 

ROBERT  WHITE, 
General  Superintendent. 


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